Best OS and Computer Language for Hacking

Question

which is the best os and computer language for hacking?

Answer 1

The best OS for Hacking is Linux, specifically its Kali Linux distribution that has enough tools ready to use, some of the most used programming languages ​​in that area are Python and Ruby.

Answer 2

No problem.

Answer 3

Kali Linux is a Linux distribution for professional penetration testers only. It is extremely difficult to setup, and control if you have no idea how to use Linux. Learn Linux beforehand.

Answer 4

Well, you can't just jump straight into hacking.

Answer 5

so, where to start? what are the basics to learn?

Answer 6

Computer architecture. Where everything is stored and such.

Answer 7

Also, networking. Networking is mandatory for hacking.

Answer 8

I know python.... is it is enough?

Answer 9

what to learn in Linux? it's just a os with commands.... so what is there to learn?

Answer 10

The architecture, commands, differences in memory allocation and the directory tree... You can learn it from applications or online.

Answer 11

with kali, can we hack computer system?

Answer 12

Yes, but you have to understand that it isn't as simple as it sounds. It is an extremely arduous and long process. I am a professional penetration tester, and I can speak for myself.

Answer 13

so please tell me the meaning of *penetration*, referring here.... I will start from here

Answer 14

Penetration Testing is the act of testing systems for vulnerabilites by ethically hacking into them and identifying them.

Answer 15

to solve the vulnerability?

Answer 16

Yes.

Answer 17

that's too good, gonna start, what is the special important things which are different from Kali and other distributions?

Answer 18

Kali is pre-installed with hundreds of penetration tools, and all of them have a purpose. This is it's main difference from others.

Answer 19

after the download and installation of Kali, we need to install any tools by commands?

Answer 20

No, they are installed already, but you can install more from the CLI.